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Capt. Hank Haff, skipper Of the defenders of the my brother's absence or his giving wp | or, he would have no reason to run ‘Thin work at the bank, ‘There are mat, 2*" a substantial men LT PLAN wan held to-day to consider “lters known to us and understood by |"? im out at onee, He z ‘ explained absence from home and] ye which we do not think It proper | he ffair with a woman : i] the bank «ince Katurday. to make p at thin time hand we t no such aftatr| aq Forrest G. Hatt, speaking for him-| phew facta in our possession dis-|crused him to go away self; State Game Warden Harry P| pose altogether of the seandatous and!" rumor, catieed by o suggestion -_— Haff, Roscoo C. Haff and Wilmarth | faise stories which have been in cir-lof Prestdent Benjamin F, Raynor of " cllation among persons here who do|the bank that he was suffering from E & meeting of the four brothert ét not know What they are talking about,|a temporary aberration of mind, ts & ‘Clayton Haft, cashier of tin Fieit] ‘he meeting: “My brother's accounts at the bank | absurd.” Rank of Islip and sot of] “There is nothing mysterious about |are correct to a penny, If they Were) Asked where bis brother had gone when he left home saying that he ee ‘ “ would Ko to Circleville, Forrest Haft ———— : — ald he had reason to believe that Matt, ali of whom are mbrchants and business men of tho village, said, after he was in New York and that they could reach him at any time, According to neighbors Mrs. Haft received a iviter from him yesterday explaining his absence. Neither she nor the brothers would say anything of auch a latter. At the bank President Fi ald that as a matter of form ire had 3 careful examination of the hoe f the bank by aM expert yor- terday and they were found ia abso. lute order, Ax to the possibility that Mr. Haft Mr. Raynor sald that while he in. dividually raw no reason against such course it would be a matter for the Board of Directors to deter- mine. Expert accountants were again put on the books of the bank to-day to make double the assurance given by yesterday's examination. FIGHTS FOR HER ALIMONY. Jersey Woman’ of Seventy-Two Wants 9512 Arrears. Back in 1886 Mra. Elizabeth Welgand, now seventy-two, obtained tn the Chancery Court of Hudson County, on the grounds of cruelty, a decree of nope aration and alimony which obligated her husband, John Weigand, a wealthy Noriat of Weehawken, to pay her $2,200 m year. In 1907 the ‘court gut the all. mony to $950 a year, ra. Weigand appeared before Vice Thancellor Lewis in Jersey City to-day and asked for an order compelling Weigand to poy arrears in iy amounting to $512.50, o Judge who granted the ra tion, the clerk of the court and all the witnesses have died. Vice Chancellor Lewis inaued an order to Weigand to file @ $2,000 bond to ae- cure the alimony. Rear Admiral Nich: Retires, WASHINGTON, Dec. Rear Ad- miral R. G. Nicholson cloned his active career in the navy yesterday ang goes to-day upon the retired list, hav- ed foe a UU! tweive venta gid he slgned use wetie ‘Chanine for La Valiiernes Platinum, $1.99; 10K Gold, 61,75 boy on the whtahip Htnte of Georgian Cor. 17th St commanded b; ate father, Withee Tis Inst sea of the Asiatic Flee aity was as Command ect, be Tae r Wednesday Sales Offering Unusual Inducements: | | Over 300 Women's Coats (sizes incomplete) in a varied assortment of practical styles and | materials, will be placed on sale at the | greatly seduced prices of | $14.50, 18.00, 24.50, 38.00 & 42.50 At the same time the remainder of the High- cost Coats and Wraps now on hand, including - foreign as well as American models (formerly priced at $298.00 to $675.00), will be offered at 595.00, $110.00 & $225.00 Women's Silk Jersey Petticoats carefully made of selected fabrics, in the wanted styles for present day wear, at large price concessions. Silk Jersey Petticoats, with plaited flounce bordered with a band of messaline; in navy, tete de negre, dark green, sand-color and black ° © © «© « « at $3.90 Slik Jersey-top Petticoats (extra size) with plaited messaline flounce and underlay; in navy, dark green, plum-color and black, A Special Sale of Aprons at 6 ww ew we «$5.00 will offer an attractive selection which Sweeping Reductions have been made in the includes dainty Tea Aprons as well as Aprons prices of Im ; af ported and American-made Pettie for maids’ use, variously and most exception coats, particularly those with lace and ey eetoed * chiffon trimming, desirable for wear with 4 28c., 42c., 55c.,, 68c., & 85c. evening gowns. {Also included in this Sale will be BOUDOIR : CAPS, offering unusual values - i) at - « « 5c, $1.35 & 1.90 ‘+> And MAIDS? CAPS, in the correct styles, Ve at special prices. (Department on the Second Floor) Women’s and Misses’ Hats me | in the fashionable styles, attractively priced. A Sale of Betalph Silk Hosiery We te at Special Prices. & This Hoslery is of a guaranteed quality, made F i exclusively for B. Altman & Co., and is dis- == tinctive for its durability and good style. 4 The following unusual offering is made in §: order to feature this desirable make: * Women's Black Silk Hose, with double t ’ and reinforced heels and toes, per pair $1. Men's Bleck Silk Half-hose, with strongly ” geinforced soles, heels and toes, per pair $1.35 The Millinery Department, on the First Floor, will hold an interesting Sale of Trimmed Hats of satin, suede, kid, and straw- and-satin combination, desirable for wear in town or at the Winter Resorts, $6.50 & 8.75 Untrimmed Hats of satin, with band of fur, at «+ © «© © th hUlehlU™6hCUBSLO0 Women's Winter Hats are now being offered at reduced prices. Trimmed Hats . . at $3.50 & 5.00 Unteimmed Hats - at $1.00 & 2.50 THE EVENING WORLD, TUZSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1914. __ sin ceeerose fides = Complete Assortments Toys, Dolls and Games dames McCreery & . Go, 34th Street 5th Avenue Practical Gift Suggestions for Men and Boys On Sale Wednesday and Thursday UNPARALLELED PRICES—MEN’S WEAR Open End Four-in-Hand Scarfs... ........6..0seeceeeee 85c - values 1,50 and 2,00 Open End Scarfs of Imported Silks. . value 2.50t05.00, 1.65 Silk or Silk Mixed Shirts—soft cuffs............00006+ 4.25 value 6,00 to 8.00 Tan Capeskin Gloves. ..............- value 1.50, * 1,00 Pajamas of Silk Mixtures.............value 6.00, 3.65 Raincoats of Gabardine, Fancy Tweed or Knit Fabrics... .. value 22.00 to 25.00, 14.50 and 19.50 Silk Reefers for Motor or Dress wear. ....3e50 and §.00 values 5.00 and 7.00 Bath Robes of Woolen Blanket.......... value 7.00, 4.95 Woolen Mackinaw Coats in Fancy Plaids............. value 12.50 Smoking Jackets,—double faced cloth, value 6.00 to 12.00, 4.95. 6.50 and 8, Smoking Jackets of Velvet,—Blue or Black......... 12.50 value 17.50 This department ie showing complete assortments of Neckwear, Gloves, Shirts, Pajamas, Waistcoats, Knitted and Woolen Reefers, Mack- inaw Coata, Smoking Jackets, Dressing Gowns, Raincoats and Ulsters, at markedly moderate prices. EXTRAORDINARY SALE OF _UMBRELLAS An Unlimited Assortment at Absolutely Unprecedented Prices This merchandise represents the surplus stock of two prominent manufacturers who were obliged to close it out at considerably below manufacturing cost, and in addition a large assortment from regular stock. 2,650 Women's and Men's Umbrellas,—plain or fancy handles. value 11.00 to 22.00, 9.75 1,074 Women’s and Men's Silk Umbrellas.........4075 value 6.00 and 8.00 value 6.00 to 9.50 975 Women’s and Men's Umbrellas of heavy Silk...... 5.85 value 8.50 870 Women's and Men’s Umbrellas. ................. 2.75 value 3.50 to 4.00 1,500 Women’s and Men’s Umbrellas................. 1 values 2.50 and 3.00 Complete assortments of Parasols for early Southern Travel. REMARKABLE VALUES—LEATHER BAGS & SUITCASES Russet, Brown or. Black Sole Leather Bags,—double handles; saddler sewn; reinforced corners; English lock and catches; leather lined; inside pockets. Sizes 16, 17 and_18 inches. value 8.50, 6.00 Men's Bags in various models and leathers; hand sewn; reinforced corners; English frames and trimmings; jeather lined and inside pockets. Size 18 inches. 8.00 to 13.50 value 11,00 to 18,50 Russet or Brown Cowhide Suitcases,—double steel frames; reinforced; hand-sewn corners; side hasp lecks; Irish Linen lined; fitted with shirt pockets. Sizes 24.and 26 inches. 6.50 value 9.50 Week End Cases of Black Enamelled Duck; double steel frames; reinforced corners; straps all round; fitted with tray; fancy linings. Sizes 24, 26 and 28 inches. value 7.00 Clearance Saie—MEN’S, YOUTHS’ & BOYS’ SUITS & OVERCOATS Fifth Floor 659 Suits,—newest models and fabrics. Size 32 to 42 inch chest. regularly 20.00 and 30.00, 3.50 and 19.50 800 Overcoats,—made of Melton Cloth, Vicuna, Kersey Cloth, Cheviot, Tweed or Knitted Fabrics; single and double breasted models; self or velvet collar. Size 32 to 44 inch chest. regularly 25.00 and 35.00, 7.50 and 21.50 90 Boys’ Suits,—Norfolk model; with two pairs of knicker- bocker trousers; made of Fancy Cheviot or ‘I'weed. Size 8 to 17 years. regularly up to 10.00, 6.50 Boys’. Mackinaw Sport Coats in new plaid effects. Size 8 to 18 years. regularly 8.50, 5.50 Boys’ Chinchilla Coats,—belted model; Gray or Navy Blue. Size 3 to 10 years. value 7.50, 4.50 Boys’ Tan Rubberized Raincoats,—-Canton or Paramato Cloth. Size 6 to 14 years. regularly 8.50, 5,00 Boys’ Neckwear, Furnishings and Hats at Special Prices. December Sale of Furs (ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY) long, Style A. 40 inches long. Black For Muffs Black Fox Neckpieces. . Skunk Muffs.......... Extraordinary Values FUR COATS Hudson Seal Coats made of fine soft selected skins; richly lined. 40 inches long, Style B, Hudson Seal Coat, collar and cuffs trimmed with Skunk, Russian Fitch, Ermine or Chinchilla Squirrel; handsomely lined. 95:00 Persian Lamb Coats made of soft glossy skins; beautifully lined, 40 inches long. | Caracul Coats,—latest model. 40 inches rt 52.5 Caracul Coat with collar of Natural Skunk, Russian Fitch, Ermine or Chinchilla Muffs & Neckpieces ...19.50 Skunk Neckpieces...........55 10.50 upwards 65.00 Squirrel, 82.60 16.50 upwards .15.00 upwards upwards Remarkable Values in Men’s Fur Coats 37.50 Black Broadcloth or Oxford; toed ath woe et ature Muskrat; collar of Persian . Lamb, Hudson Sea! or Bea CU DONEn+e CORRES cenene ~emeeneme 55.00 Made of extra quality Black Broadcloth or Oxford; lined with superior quality dark Natural Muskrat; collar of Persian Lamb, Hudson Seal or Beaver. Mech. 30h Aerur-AAaieon Aerme, Hows York Sacesanstems | SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK WONDERS